Buying and selling a new home can be a really important milestone. Unfortunately in New Jersey, underground oil tank removal costs can be a real roadblock for individuals looking to sell or buy a property. Under oil tank removal NJ lawNew Jersey is one of the few states where the Department of Health considers home heating oil to be a hazardous substance. Therefore, removing a leaky oil tank is a complex process that is buried in bureaucratic red tape and can be a really expensive cost to remove underground oil tank. Obviously, there are few options available to you once a leak is found. Proactive oil tank removal is one of the best steps to take to modernize your heating system and safeguard your home from potential disasters that can hurt property values and postpone closing-dates.

When dealing with in ground oil tanks, safety is of utmost importance. Since oil spills and contamination can hurt the environment and hurt your bottom line, it is important to do the job right. In New Jersey, township safety inspectors are expected to be on site during the excavation. However all these inspectors really do is note demerits and issue fines, so it is important to choose an oil tank removal company that will do the job right and save you the headache associated with bureaucratic fines.

The percentage of houses using home heating oil is dropping, however the costs associated with oil spills and emergency tank removal

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are only increasing. And since oil tank leaks go largely unnoticed, the fines and future fees can be compounding without you ever knowing it. Unlike natural gas, which has a distinct smell, home heating oil is odorless and leaks are incredibly difficult to recognize without excavation. Since nearly all home oil tanks are metallic, they are prone to rust, corrosion, and leakage. If left indefinitely, these oil tanks will leak. It not a matter of ‘if,’ but a matter of ‘when.’ Underground oil tanks will leak eventually, and when that happens, the costs associated with the clean up can be staggering. In many instances, leaks are discovered as people try to sell their home. In these cases, an underground tank leak can postpone the selling process and leave home owners in limbo during the cleanup process. For people looking to sell quickly and ultimately buy a new home, these delays can be really frustrating. Whether you are selling your home now or see yourself selling somewhere down the line, oil tank removal should be a top priority. Modernizing home heating can save a lot of money over time, but removing an oil tank before it leaks can also preemptively save thousands of dollars.

We specialize in helping customers make proactive switches away from oil heating and, when necessary, we help remove tanks that have already leaked. We excavate oil tanks quickly and safely, providing home owners with much needed peace of mind. If you have discovered a leak, then oil tank removal is really your only available option. But if you are looking to make a switch, perhaps from oil to natural gas, choosing oil tank removal can save you money down the line and proactively avoid dealing with the hassles of oil leaks.